Evans was one of two entries from the Australian championship in the shootout alongside Dylan O’Keeffe, with the McElrea Racing driver now poised to compete in the Porsche Supercup in Europe next season.

The pair headed to Paul Ricard following the final round of the series on the Gold Coast, before having to wait for Porsche made their decision based on their performances both in and out of the car.

Both Evans and O’Keeffe then faced an agonising wait before learning their fate.

“When I received the phone call and they told me that I was their selection from the Shootout it was really special and I didn’t know what to say,” said Evans

“It’s exciting and a privilege that they picked me and they put their faith in me after the Shootout.

“Honestly, it hasn’t sunk in yet, which is the hardest bit.”

It will see him follow in the footsteps of Matt Campbell, who won the Carrera Cup Australia title in 2016 before heading to Europe in 2017 following victory in the shootout.

“To go from GT3 Cup Challenge, Carrera Cup and win the Shootout has always been my main goal in terms of building a career in motorsport and a future with Porsche,” Evans added.